Microdisney

Microdisney were an Irish sophisti-pop band that was active during the 1980s. The band released a pair of singles on Kabuki circa 1982/83, followed by their 1984 debut album Everybody Is Fantastic on Rough Trade, which also issued 1985’s sophomoric The Clock Comes Down the Stairs. After the three-song In the World EP, the band signed to Virgin, which issued 1987’s Crooked Mile and the following year’s 39 Minutes.

Members: Cathal Coughlan (vocals, keyboards), Sean O’Hagan (guitar, harmonica), Mick Lynch (bass, 1980-83), Rob Mackahey (drums, 1980-83), Ed Flesh (bass, 1983-87), Tom Fenner (drums, 1983-88), Steve Pregnant (bass, 1987-88), James Compton (keyboards, 1987-88)

Discography:

• Everybody Is Fantastic (1984)
• The Clock Comes Down the Stairs (1985)
• In the World (EP, 1985)
• Crooked Mile (1987)
• 39 Minutes (1988)